Chambers late TD, Wyoming pulls out 50-43 win at N. Illinois
— Sean Chambers ran nine yards for the winning touchdown with 1:35 remaining and Wyoming blunted a furious Northern Illinois comeback with a 50-43 win on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Wyoming Cowboys
50
Northern Illinois Huskies
43
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WYO | 14 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 50 |
| NIU | 3 | 7 | 12 | 21 | 43 |
Huskie Stadium · 11,334 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ UNLV Rebels | W 41-35 | NCAAF |
| 10/23/26 | vs Air Force Falcons | W 28-14 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Northern Illinois Huskies | W 41-23 | NCAAF |
| 10/9/26 | @ San José State Spartans | W 16-13 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ North Dakota State Bison | L 0-28 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:35 50-43
Sean Chambers 9 Yd Run (Sean Chambers Pass to Isaiah Neyor for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 4:56 42-43
Clint Ratkovich 3 Yd Run (John Richardson Kick)
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Touchdown 12:35 42-36
Harrison Waylee 14 Yd Run (John Richardson Kick)
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Touchdown 12:48 42-29
Harrison Waylee 75 Yd Run (John Richardson Kick)
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Touchdown 4:34 42-22
Trayvon Rudolph 40 Yd pass from Rocky Lombardi (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 6:03 42-16
Chad Muma 23 Yd Interception Return (John Hoyland Kick)
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Touchdown 6:50 35-16
Isaiah Neyor 5 Yd Run (John Hoyland Kick)
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Touchdown 10:31 28-16
Clint Ratkovich 1 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 3:12 28-10
Isaiah Neyor 19 Yd pass from Sean Chambers (John Hoyland Kick)
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Touchdown 8:18 21-10
Clint Ratkovich 1 Yd Run (John Richardson Kick)
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Touchdown 12:21 21-3
Xazavian Valladay 7 Yd Run (John Hoyland Kick)
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Field Goal 0:11 14-3
John Richardson 46 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:27 14-0
Isaiah Neyor 33 Yd pass from Sean Chambers (John Hoyland Kick)
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Touchdown 11:16 7-0
Titus Swen 22 Yd Run (John Hoyland Kick)
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WYO
3 plays, 11 yards, 0:53 · End of Game
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NIU 0:53
7 plays, 12 yards, 0:34 · Downs
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WYO 1:35
10 plays, 75 yards, 3:21 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:35 50-43
Sean Chambers 9 Yd Run (Sean Chambers Pass to Isaiah Neyor for Two-Point Conversion)
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NIU 4:56
10 plays, 45 yards, 5:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:56 42-43
Clint Ratkovich 3 Yd Run (John Richardson Kick)
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WYO 9:58
3 plays, -15 yards, 2:37 · Punt
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NIU 12:35
1 play, 14 yards, 0:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:35 42-36
Harrison Waylee 14 Yd Run (John Richardson Kick)
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WYO 12:42
1 play, -11 yards, 0:06 · Fumble
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NIU 12:48
4 plays, 86 yards, 1:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:48 42-29
Harrison Waylee 75 Yd Run (John Richardson Kick)
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WYO 14:18
10 plays, 34 yards, 5:15 · Downs
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NIU 4:34
4 plays, 70 yards, 1:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:34 42-22
Trayvon Rudolph 40 Yd pass from Rocky Lombardi (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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NIU 6:03
2 plays, -1 yard, 0:47 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:03 42-16
Chad Muma 23 Yd Interception Return (John Hoyland Kick)
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WYO 6:50
8 plays, 65 yards, 3:41 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:50 35-16
Isaiah Neyor 5 Yd Run (John Hoyland Kick)
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NIU 10:31
11 plays, 75 yards, 4:29 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:31 28-16
Clint Ratkovich 1 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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NIU
4 plays, 6 yards, 3:12 · Punt
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WYO 3:12
10 plays, 65 yards, 5:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:12 28-10
Isaiah Neyor 19 Yd pass from Sean Chambers (John Hoyland Kick)
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NIU 8:18
8 plays, 75 yards, 4:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:18 21-10
Clint Ratkovich 1 Yd Run (John Richardson Kick)
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WYO 12:21
1 play, 22 yards, 0:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:21 21-3
Xazavian Valladay 7 Yd Run (John Hoyland Kick)
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NIU 12:33
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:42 · Interception
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WYO 13:15
5 plays, 16 yards, 1:56 · Punt
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NIU 0:11
9 plays, 42 yards, 2:46 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:11 14-3
John Richardson 46 Yd Field Goal
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WYO 2:57
6 plays, 13 yards, 2:15 · Punt
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NIU 5:12
9 plays, 47 yards, 3:10 · Interception
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WYO 8:27
3 plays, 50 yards, 1:21 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:27 14-0
Isaiah Neyor 33 Yd pass from Sean Chambers (John Hoyland Kick)
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NIU 9:48
3 plays, -11 yards, 1:23 · Punt
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WYO 11:16
8 plays, 75 yards, 3:44 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:16 7-0
Titus Swen 22 Yd Run (John Hoyland Kick)
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Team Stats
WYO
NIU
24
1st Downs
22
9-13
3rd down efficiency
9-15
0-1
4th down efficiency
1-2
395
Total Yards
477
204
Passing
233
13/23
Comp/Att
19/36
8.9
Yards per pass
6.5
191
Rushing
244
45
Rushing Attempts
38
4.2
Yards per rush
6.4
4-30
Penalties
5-50
1
Turnovers
3
1
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
3
30:28
Possession
29:32
Highlights
00:30
Sean Chambers rushes in for 9-yard TD
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00:30
Isaiah Neyor makes catch for 19-yard receiving touchdown
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00:25
Titus Swen crosses goal-line for 22-yard Rushing touchdown
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00:32
Sean Chambers with 33-yard TD Pass to Isaiah Neyor vs. Northern Illinois Huskies
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